Hi everyone, I'm new to this site and considering buying a RSV4 factory, possibly a new old stock or if I wait a while a new APRC. The bike will only be used for the roads as I have a track bike, it will be used extensively, my K71000 has 23k on it and that's without the other bikes I have and use. Two of my mates have the BMWS1000RR and have done over 15k and have had serious engine and electronic issues, one has even had a full system free of charge due to the issues so that rules the BMW out. Has anyone done any real miles on these bikes and have they had any issues? I'm a genuine guy and not a millionaire so would welcome any advice, I've had the usual bikes and recently had a Ducati Hypermotard which was high miles when I got it (216 lol) and I just kept breaking down, the first time was after 7 miles so I simply don't want to go back there. I'm hoping for some "real" replies as with the Ducati forum I joined they would argue that red ones are faster than yellow ones! I've read about minor oil leaks, has anyone had these and are they really an issue and if I consider buying second hand what should I look out for?
Thanks for your time, Cei, (Swansea, Wales)
Thanks for your time, Cei, (Swansea, Wales)
I ride a Falco myself and my comments are based on that so may not be any use with regard to the models you are looking at. I can however at least add that I have been more than impressed with the overall build quality of my bike. I think the main things with any of these is to more or less follow the service schedule and listen to the advice on here. 
